The Donna Nigh Foundation
This grant funds Oklahoma organizations to provide adaptive equipment, programming, and environmental adaptations for people with severe to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Funder: Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline for Grants for Organizations)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,000 per organization grant; one-year awards; no multi-year funding.
Summary: Supports Oklahoma-based organizations providing adaptive equipment or environmental adaptations for individuals with severe to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Key Information: Only Oklahoma 501(c)(3)s, schools, or public agencies serving IDD are eligible; no funding for events or capital/maintenance projects.
Description
The Donna Nigh Foundation, administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, provides annual grants to Oklahoma-based organizations serving individuals with severe to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The program funds projects that enable greater self-sufficiency and inclusion for people with IDD by supporting adaptive equipment, developmental programming, and adaptations to buildings or properties. Grants are designed to help organizations increase accessibility, independence, and quality of life for Oklahomans with significant developmental challenges.
